Pennan
Sign in to savePennan () is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, consisting of a small harbour and a single row of homes, including a hotel. It is on the north-facing coast and is about one hour's drive from Aberdeen. It was formerly known as St Magnus Haven or Auchmedden.
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Pennan () is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, consisting of a small harbour and a single row of homes, including a hotel. It is on the north-facing coast and is about one hour's drive from Aberdeen. It was formerly known as St Magnus Haven or Auchmedden.
==Etymology== The name Pennan was recorded in 1587 as Pennand. It is possibly derived from the Brittonic element *pen meaning "head, end, promontory" (Welsh pen).